Engineering Co-Op

STAQ Pharma, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineering Co-Op at STAQ Pharma, Inc. will perform maintenance and cGMP system tasks, collaborating with experienced engineers on diverse projects. You will take on special assignments and drive ownership of your work.

Participation requires on-site work for at least 35 hours per week during standard business hours and full duration of the co-op term (January to May).

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in accredited Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering program.
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate level.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in applying principles, methods, and techniques of engineering.
• Serve as leader of assigned projects and manage a schedule and tracking daily progress
• Execute Validation activities on critical manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Investigate and execute manufacturing process improvement projects
• Create and update asset management documents related to preventative maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Write process, utilities, and validation procedures, evaluate test results, and process actions within the quality system.
• Drive practical knowledge of science and technology into all levels of the manufacturing organization for improved plant performance
• Lead cross functional teams to achieve improvement objectives, and monitor daily operations to find improvement opportunities
• Work with production operators, maintenance technicians and vendors staff on solving technical problems

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Regulated manufacturing

Multitasking

Education

Engineering student (Chem/Mech/Biomed)

Sophomore to graduate level

Oral communication & technical writing

AutoCAD & MS Word/Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Engineering Co-Op is responsible for various maintenance and cGMP system tasks. Will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to various aspects of engineering projects. Should have the willingness to take on special projects and be naturally inclined to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering.
• Serve as leader of assigned projects and manage a schedule and tracking daily progress
• Execute Validation activities on critical manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Investigating and executing manufacturing process improvement projects
• Create and update asset management documents related to preventative maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Writing process, utilities, and validation procedures, evaluating test results, writing reports, and processing action to be taken within the quality system.
• Driving practical knowledge of science and technology into all levels of the manufacturing organization for improved plant performance
• Lead cross functional teams to achieve improvement objectives, and monitor daily operations to find improvement opportunities
• Work with production operators, maintenance technicians and vendors staff on solving technical problems

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be a team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple responsibilities at any given time.

Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in an accredited Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering program. Other related Majors may be considered.
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate level.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel experience preferred.

Cooperative Education Requirements

• Part-time student status for an accredited Engineering degree program.
• Ability to work on-site at least 35 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Must be available for the full duration of the co-op term (e.g., January to May).

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.